US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82I00260034

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,696 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
25,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,995 by 2042. The structure is 2,696 ft (821.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesHolston Ri.&city Streets
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.545, -82.58166
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,696 ft (821.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,622 (2021)
Projected traffic40,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets carry?

About 25,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets?

The structure is 2,696 ft (821.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over Holston Ri.&city Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.